A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2452860 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2454248 epoch_slot_no: 13448 block_no: 2452745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2019-04-15 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6be56117c18b4b6e4baa580e6666006f82cb8f5c41988e000097d672a0d988fcBlock Operator
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